2025

Bridge renamed after larger-than-life local legend

A former federal member of parliament and local legend has had his name etched into Townsville’s history after the Louisa Creek Bridge was officially renamed today.

Our Townsville registrations open now

Sign up now to share what makes the city shine as a stallholder or performer for Our Townsville 2025.

Residential bin checks to improve Townsville recycling

Townsville City Council is lifting the lid on household habits that cause contamination in recycling bins with its bin health check program.

Flashback to Lord Wedgwood in Townsville as exhibition opens

Imagine this: it’s the 1990s, you’re on a work trip at David Jones in Townsville and you happen to be asked to attend a tea party.

A statement from Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney

Queens Gardens’ wedding lawn and other grassed areas are being senselessly vandalised by electric bikes and scooters, leading to expensive months-long repairs.

Council takes to the suburbs to educate on Yellow Crazy Ants

Townsville’s southern suburb residents can talk all things Yellow Crazy Ants this weekend at Alligator Creek at a Yellow Crazy Ants Information session.

Council continues to advocate for Legacy with 2032 Action Plan

With Townsville set to host both sailing and football during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Townsville City Council is continuing its successful advocacy work off the back of its submission to the State Government’s 100 Day Review.

School Holiday Guide solves the boredom blues

Looking to keep the kids busy these school holidays? Council’s got you covered with the April School Holiday Guide now available.

TLDMG moves to alert as rainfall decreases

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to alert as rainfall reduces across the region.

Residents asked to stay prepared amid ongoing rain

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is advising residents to stay informed and be aware of the risk of localised flooding as rainfall continues across Townsville.

Festival of Stories features star-studded line up

Book in for a novel two-day extravaganza for booklovers, families and aspiring authors at this month’s Festival of Stories.

TLDMG remains at stand up as rain persists

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is remaining at stand up to monitor the evolving weather situation as rain continues across Townsville.

Council to begin Sooning Street bridge demolition

The flood-ravaged bridge across Gustav Creek at Sooning Street on Magnetic Island has been flagged for demolition by Townsville City Council early next week.

Castle Hill remains closed to all pedestrians and vehicles

Townsville City Council is reminding residents that all walking tracks and roads on Castle Hill remain closed due to dangerous landslips.

Townsville residents urged to stay informed

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is asking residents to stay informed and be prepared as rain persists across the region.

TLDMG Stands Up

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to stand up.

Hervey Range facility undergoes operational changes

Large or bulky items destined for landfill will no longer be accepted at Council’s Hervey Range Resource Recovery Centre in the weeks to come as the facility undergoes operational changes to focus on resource recovery instead of disposal.

Kirwan half-court transformed with fresh artwork

Art and sport have come together to achieve a slam-dunk for recreational basketball players at Kirwan’s Willowbank Park half-court.

Townsville residents urged to stay informed

Residents across Townsville should stay informed as rain continues to fall across the local government area.

Ross River closes, Council services impacted by weather

Townsville City Council is advising residents to be aware of Council services impacted by weather as rainfall and localised flooding persists across the Townsville LGA.